Individual Information

Participant Info

Preferred Name
Dr. Marcos Ramos-Benitez
Degree(s)
PhD
Position
Post-doc
Type of Research
basic
Field (see Notes for sorted subfields)
Epidemiology, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Virology
Description
Dr. Ramos-Benitez investigates the pathophysiology and molecular pathogenesis of severe emerging viral infections. Currently, he is leading a project to evaluate the role of Neutrophils Extracellular Traps in COVID-19 severity. Also, he is the principal investigator in a project aiming to elucidate the mechanisms of gastrointestinal fluid loss in Ebola virus disease. Dr. Ramos-Benitez is also the founder and president of “Ciencia en Tus Manos” a non-profit organization that uses social media to create innovative online programs to promote STEM within Hispanics communities.
Tags
COVID-19, Ebola, virus, molecular pathogenesis, emergent pathogens
State
Maryland
Zipcode
20892
Website
Google Scholar
Additional Information
SECONDARY INSTITUTION(S): NIH - Clinical Center LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosjramosbenitez/ NON-PROFIT: http://www.cienciaentusmanos.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dr_mjramos?lang=en